Jim Langevin

Three weeks ago, Melissa Hathaway announced plans to leave her job as the acting senior director for cybersecurity with the White House National Security Council. Her departure underscores the fact that President Obama has yet…

Reps. Langevin and McCaul introduce legislation that takes into account many of the recommendations of the Commission on Cybersecurity for the 44th President. The White House cyber office would have full policy and budget authority over all civilian agencies.

Senate leaders pledge to pass a comprehensive cybersecurity bill this year. Sen. Lieberman promises a hearing and markup of the legislation before the end of June. Industry experts are concerned over the role DHS will play in regulating critical infrastructure.

Tom Trabucco, director of external affairs at the Thrift Investment Board, explains why the board opposes what one congressman is calling a socially responsible fund that he wants added to your Thrift Savings Plan.

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) has introduced the Strengthening Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Act, which would allow the Administration to create a more robust set of regulations for the information systems that control our critical infrastructure.

House lawmakers want to add the requirement for a White House official to oversee cybersecurty policy and budget across civilian agencies. Rep. Langevin said the current set up with DHS in charge of civilian networks isn’t good enough. Members also want more attention paid to the security of the supply chain.